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Rugby world record attempt was 'amazing'Daisy StephensEllie Ferrie(L-R) Roisin Winston, Ellie Ferrie and Sarah Coleman from Newbury Rugby Club took part in a charity rugby matchA rugby player has said taking part in a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest game of women's rugby was "amazing". The game kicked off at Mullingar Rugby Club in County Westmeath, Ireland, at 08:00 BST on Wednesday, concluding just over 29 hours later.

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A rugby player has said taking part in a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest game of women's rugby was "amazing". The game kicked off at Mullingar Rugby Club in County Westmeath, Ireland, at 08:00 BST on Wednesday, concluding just over 29 hours later. Sarah Coleman and Roisin Winston were two of three players from Newbury Rugby Club who took part. Ms Coleman said the experience was "super exhausting" but "absolutely amazing".

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Second pair of breeding ospreys 'major milestone'Daisy StephensBirds of Poole HarbourThree eggs were laid in total, with two going on to hatchA second pair of breeding ospreys has been spotted in a "major milestone" for a reintroduction project, a charity has said. Birds of Poole Harbour said the two ospreys, female 1H1 and male 374, were only the second pair of breeding ospreys in southern England since 1847.

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Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Temperatures were expected to reach 30C in Ascot on ThursdayDozens of people required medical assistance because of heat-related illness on the second day of Royal Ascot, racecourse officials have confirmed. The event attracted over 41,000 spectators on Wednesday, during which temperatures reached 29.7C (85F). A Royal Ascot spokesperson said one person was taken to hospital while a further 42 received treatment on site.

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'Amazing' team for rugby world record attemptDaisy StephensEllie Ferrie(L-R) Roisin Winston, Ellie Ferrie and Sarah Coleman are taking part in a charity rugby matchA woman who is part of a team attempting to break a rugby world record has praised her "amazing" team. Sarah Coleman from Thatcham, Berkshire, is one of three players from Newbury Rugby Club travelling to Mullingar RFC in Ireland to take part in a 36-hour rugby match. The challenge is raising money for three rugby-related charities.